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UAE to introduce long-term business licences to boost economy

In an effort to boost government revenues, vitalize businesses, and promote sustainable growth and prosperity in the country, the UAE is contemplating the introduction of long-term business licenses, including 10-year golden and…
Sharjah denies rumours of changing Azaan

The Sharjah Government Media Office has denied rumours on social media about changes to the Azaan (call for prayer) in Sharjah. In a statement on X on Wednesday, the media office dismissed…

Manhunt for attacker after 3 Israelis injured in West Bank shooting

Tel Aviv: At least three Israelis were injured in a shooting attack on a bus in the Jordan Valley division of the West Bank. Magen David Adom emergency responders said that a…
Saudi Arabia launches golf carts for Sa’i at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the use of smart golf carts service for the pilgrims to perform…
Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan honoured with UAE’s golden visa

Abu Dhabi: Renowned Pakistani television actress Ayeza Khan is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The thirty-three-year-old actress was handed over the visa…
Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum for women’s rights in 2025

Riyadh: The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Wednesday, March 27, unanimously elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to chair the 69th session of the commission in…
UAE: Indian employee at LuLu hypermarket absconds with Rs 1.49 cr

Abu Dhabi: A 38-year-old Indian expat working at the LuLu, a hypermarket chain in Abu Dhabi, has been reportedly absconding after stealing Dirhams 660,000 (Rs 1,49,83,830) in cash, local media reported. Mohammed…

Israel bracing for 6-week Rafah operation immediately after Ramzan

Tel Aviv: The Israel government is bracing for a final operation in the Rafah region in Gaza bordering Egypt where it believes that most of the Israeli hostages and their handlers are.…
UAE: Investors lose millions of dollars to scam

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on Wednesday, March 27, issued a warning to investors about an unlicensed company, “Equiity” allegedly impersonating to be Equiti, a licensed global broker…
Hezbollah announces death of five operatives in Israeli airstrike

Tel Aviv: Hezbollah has announced that five of its operatives were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes. It said that five of its members have been killed ‘On the road to Jerusalem’…
US State Dept staffer resigns over Washington’s Gaza policy

Washington: A US State Department staffer responsible for promoting human rights in regions including Gaza has resigned in protest of the continued delivery of weapons from the US to Israel. Annelle Sheline…
Saudi Arabia: Hyderabadi mothers oppose co-education in Indian schools

Jeddah: The decision to introduce co-education in International Indian Schools (IIS) across Saudi Arabia has sparked outrage among a number of parents. Mothers, particularly from Hyderabad, have expressed deep concern over the…
Dubai police arrest 202 beggars in first half of Ramzan

The Dubai police have arrested 202 beggars including 112 males and 90 females during the first half of the holy month of Ramzan. The arrest was part of the Dubai Police’s ‘Combat…
Dubai’s Azizi Developments donates Rs 1361 cr to build educational complex

Dubai-based real estate developer Azizi Developments on Wednesday, March 27, donated Dirhams 600 million (Rs 13,61,58,00,000) to the Mother’s Endowment Campaign to build an educational endowment complex. The agreement was signed by…
Want to become a teacher in private school in Dubai? Know requirements here

Looking to have a career in the teaching profession in Dubai’s private school, but are unsure of the requirements that need to be met. In Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is…